The Oswego County Health Department works to protect and preserve the health of all our residents by tailoring our efforts in a cost-effective manner to strengthen and preserve a healthy community. Local communities have been identified by the New York State Public Health Council as having the greatest impact on health by their unique ability to intervene in the causes of poor health. We are committed to the basic principle that a healthy population is a necessary foundation of a vigorous community.

*This is the CHA as submitted on September 15, 2009 to the NYSDOH for review. Following review there may be changes made to the document.

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The Oswego County Health Department includes many different programs. These programs include The Certified Home Health Care Agency and Long Term Care, Hospice, Preventive Care, Early Intervention, and Environmental Services. You will be able to go to each program´s page to access information about their services.

OCHD Tip of the Month

America is facing an epidemic of diabetes, a serious disease that damages the body and shortens lives. In the next four decades, the number of U.S. adults with diabetes is estimated to double or triple, according to CDC scientists. That means anywhere from 20 to 33 percent of adults could have the disease. About 1 in 10 American adults have diabetes now.

Get a flu vaccine. For those with diabetes, it is important to ask for the "shot" version. Talk to your health care provider about a pneumonia (pneumococcal) shot. People with diabetes are more likely to die from pneumonia or influenza than people who do not have diabetes.

Reach or stay at a healthy weight.

Make sure you're physically active.

Ways You Can Help Avoid Diabetes:
People at high risk for type 2 diabetes can prevent or delay it by losing 5 to 7 percent of their body weight, or about 10 to 14 pounds for a 200-pound person. You can do that by eating healthier and being physically active for 30 minutes, five days a week.